I bet most of us wouldn’t think of a tree stump as a place to paint but boy is it pretty when they are. Not only are these pretty to look at I can totally picture kids playing on them. … Read More ...
How to make easy rainbow wind chimes from nature
Looking for a fun project that involves going outside and gathering up some sticks. Sounds like doing a little yard work with a side of fun and colorful reward after. What a great project to create during Pride month. Pop … Read More ...
Quite possibly the easiest (and cleverest) recycled lamp project yet!
Yes! You are seeing correctly. This is an ordinary desk lamp simply flipped upside down and voila! It is the perfect place to pop a plant into. Pop on over to the blog Songbird to see another whole bunch of … Read More ...
Super creative collection of pretty and practical recycled chicken wire crafts
Chicken wire is a fun material to work with. It can be cut and bent into all sorts of shapes. It is easy to attach things to as well. Such is the case with this pretty and useful lace and … Read More ...
Fun idea for making a “Flintstones” couch and TV with rocks
OK, now really isn’t this just the best? How cool would this look in a miniature space either indoors or say out in a fairy garden. I now have to put on my beach rock hunting list long, thin and … Read More ...
How to make wiggle eye and pine cone adorable carrot decorations
You rarely see a pine cone craft with pine cones that haven’t opened yet but this one does. It features unopened pine cones, a bit of paint and wiggle eyes (practically the best craft supply ever)! Pop on over to … Read More ...
How to make a fun and easy #1 Dad trophy with recycled cups
This adorable project can be added to in so many ways. I bet it would make a great way to give a small gift or gift card in the top? Or roll up a classic tie? Or simply as is. … Read More ...
How to make a recycled scarf top
I recently was given a beautiful scarf but I don’t really wear scarves. Well, what’s a recycled crafter to do? Alter it to make something I would wear like this cute top. Pop on over to the blog Trash to … Read More ...
Great guide for mixing cement and sand for casting projects
I do a lot of casting and I’m always trying new materials, molds and inclusions so this info is so helpful! Over at Artsy Pretty plants she has tried all sorts of combos and explains when you would want to … Read More ...
How to make a sparkly glitter gem card or decoration
These gems with glitter lines are the cover of a card but I bet these would look amazing even bigger! I bet you could also paint inside the spaces in different hues on each gem. Pop on over to the … Read More ...
How to make a recycled paint chip and tin can pencil holder for Father’s Day
I grew up making recycled tin can pencil cups covered in all sorts of things. I never made one though with a fun tie on it though. This is the perfect kid project but I could see making one myself … Read More ...
A bunch of ways to make artful topographical maps
These are just pretty as an abstract piece of art but even better they are actually a topographical map. You know how much I love twofers! Pop on over to the blog 3D Geography to see and read about how … Read More ...
Fun way to feature an enamel pin from the Craft Gossip Shop on a necklace charm
I scored this timely “Grow a Pair” ovary pin on the Craft Gossip Shop. I loved the design and I want to wear it all the time so I wanted to convert it into a pendant for a necklace. … Read More ...
Clothing gets recycled into amazing sculptures
At first when I spotted this incredibly perfect column of clothing I wasn’t sure what I was seeing…that is a sure sign it is something cool..it draws you in. Seeing things you have never seen before is such a great … Read More ...
Great random sock craft
Is there a person out there that doesn’t loose a sock once and a while? Do you keep them thinking you will eventually find the other? I do and then I don’t remember where I put it 🙂 Well, this … Read More ...